Attwood Green, Birmingham

Question 1

Background and history

Answer 1

1950s lee bank- damage from 2nd world war
60s + 70s terraced houses simple basic facilities + materials
Spiral of unemployment / depreviration
Began city council requested 200m from gov
98- bid for £46.6 m from Govs estate renewal challenge fund
99- optima housing association

Question 2

Phase 1

Answer 2

2001 optima housing association
7 elected locals / 3 gov councillors
Owns and manages 2200 homes in park central
Central gov - £46.6 m grant from estate renewal challenge fund
Crest Nicholson - private property developer regenerated 20 ha of lee bank

Question 3

Positive effects

Answer 3

Everything planned + delivered 
Key to success - partnership 
New homes / well managed open spaces 
Tennant waiting list - 1000 per year was 237 per year 
Crime reduced by 73% - CCTV/public spaces 
90% satisfied with optima as landlord
Decreased anti social behaviour 
122 children enjoy a play in the park

Question 4

Negatives

Answer 4

Existing facilities lost - pubs / shops
Noise + visual pollution
Social problems still exist
Few sports facilities for young people

Question 5

Example of …..

Answer 5

PARTNERSHIP SCHEME